Reset Normal: Building Trust & Security Our world has transformed over the past year to adapt to the realities of working under a global pandemic. The way we interact with people, the processes we’ve developed and the technology we consume are all under significant strain as we collectively work to build trust and security into and around each of these areas. It has become abundantly clear that we’ll never be able to go back t...

Presenting the crime scene investigation of today's sophisticated DDoS criminals. How the attacks are launched. Why aren't they getting detected and stopped in time? Why do companies with the best-of-breed mitigation still suffer DDoS attack damages?

Reunite with peers and make new connections in-person at SECtember, a premier event for the cloud and cybersecurity communities from the Cloud Security Alliance. Held in Bellevue, adjacent to CSA’s home city of Seattle, this signature event is focused on educating stakeholders on the key issues and trends in cloud computing today. The COVID-19 pandemic created an instant demand for cloud-based solutions requiring the majority of organiz...

Advance cloud computing and cybersecurity within the C-Suite. Join the Cloud Security Alliance in-person at its inaugural CxO Trust Summit at SECtember on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Bellevue, Washington. This exclusive event will feature keynote presentations, networking opportunities, a panel discussion on the challenges of digital transformation, participation in an intensive 3-phase attack scenario, and more. The CxO Trust Summit is a f...

Protecting against network layer DDoS attacks: Emerging attack trends, ransom-DDoS attack patterns, and available solutions. Ransom DDoS attacks are on the rise and new attack trends are beginning to emerge. Network infrastructures that are exposed to the Internet need the same level of protection as web facing assets. Due to the changing nature of attacks with respect to size, persistence, and even duration, implementing DDoS protections must...

Aside from a subject of intrigue, misunderstanding, and a valuable source of intelligence, what is the dark web? In part one of this deep dive series, we'll tap into the knowledge of security practitioners with expert knowledge on the dark web. Charity Wright, a former NSA analyst and current Expert Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Recorded Future, will pull back the curtain. She'll bust myths associated with the criminal underground and d...

Navigate through uncharted security territory by analyzing the attack lifecycle in the cloud and dissecting a real-world attack. The same technology that makes the cloud dynamic can have the opposite effect on an organization’s ability to implement detection and response in cloud environments. This includes the adding additional layer of preventative controls in addition to MFA, because it's increasingly being bypassed in O365. Michael L...

Outdoor and In-Person! The West Michigan Cloud Security Alliance is thrilled to announce CloudCon 2021 This year we will be be both in-person in Grand Rapids, Michigan as well as being live-streamed. Building off of last year’s virtual event success, we have been working with LMCU Ballpark to bring together Cloud Security leaders, speakers, and vendors for 2 days of the very best content available. Content Matters Since the inception of...

How can cyber security catch up to the business, while still maintaining a dynamic, resilient and secure operation? Transitioning and operating in the cloud is no longer just about moving from your on-premises data centers. It’s about optimizing connections between branch offices to home offices, and accelerating the development and deployment of applications – all while remaining secure and compliant! Join us and find ways to sque...

81% of the attacks used stolen credentials. 86% of passwords are terrible. And as the CISO of your organization, you are responsible for keeping your enterprise safe; even while the majority of users and system accounts are working against you. Data is leaving the four walls of your data center and going to the cloud at an alarming rate. What could possibly go wrong?In this talk, we will provide real-world examples and how to apply both tradit...